§ Mr. Gristasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he is now prepared to extend development area status to the city of Cardiff; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieThe question of assisted area boundaries is still under consideration.
§ Mr. Gristasked the Secretary of State for Industry what representations he has received about the attractiveness to industry of Cardiff relative to the Welsh development area, following the increase in the regional employment premium announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 22nd July.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieNone; but in my experience representations are usually 549W made by the areas that are less attractive to industry.